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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut

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Finding the Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree School for You

With 167 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, communication and journalism is the #16 most popular major in Connecticut.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Communication & Journalism Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Connecticut to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut

The colleges and universities below are the best for communication and journalism majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Connecticut Schools for a Master's in Communication & Journalism

#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

Our 2023 rankings named Fairfield University the best school in Connecticut for communication and journalism students working on their master’s degree. Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.

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#2

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Quinnipiac University is a great place for communication and journalism students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. UCONN is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Storrs.

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#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

Out of the 7 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Sacred Heart University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Sacred Heart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.

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#5

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Hartford. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of West Hartford.

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Central Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree communication and journalism programs. CCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain.

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#7

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport ranked #7 on this year’s Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut list. UBridgeport is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport.

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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 819
Rhode Island 33
New Hampshire 187
Maine 25
Vermont 5

Communication & Journalism Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 5,059
Public Relations & Advertising 2,828
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 2,562
Journalism 1,238
Communication & Journalism (Other) 341
Publishing 214

Majors Similar to Communication & Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Education 199,724
Psychology 42,013
Social Sciences 22,292
Library Science 5,929
History 4,391

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Josh Hallett.

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